Babu Lal and Ors. vs
Case brief
What is this about?
This miscellaneous application seeks revival of a disposed original petition concerning illegal mining and pit creation in Rajasthan. The Tribunal notes failure to file a report on mine closure and reclamation. It revives the main application, impleads additional state officials, and transfers the case to the Bhopal bench for further hearing.
What did the court decide?
Original Application No. 356/2022 revived; Matter transferred to Central Zone Bench at Bhopal; Additional respondents impleaded.
What the court decided
Court No. 2
Item No.03
BEFORE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL PRINCIPAL BENCH, NEW DELHI
Misc Application in Disposed of Cases No. 140/2024 In Original Application No. 356/2022
Babu Lal and Ors. Applicants Versus
State of Rajasthan & Ors. Respondents
Date of hearing: 06.07.2026
CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN KUMAR TYAGI, JUDICIAL MEMBER HON’BLE DR. A. SENTHIL VEL, EXPERT MEMBER
Applicants: None for the Applicants.
- Respondents: Mr. Shiv Mangal Sharma, AAG, Mr. Saurabh Rajpal and Mr. Chaitanya Sharma, Advocates for respondent no. 1. Mr. Nishant Awana, Advocate for SEIAA Rajasthan.
ORDER
- The applicants Babu Lal and others had sent undated letter petition (received on 26.03.2022 by this Tribunal) by post to this Tribunal which was treated and registered as O.A. No. 356/2022.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the Original Application regarding illegal mining grievances should be revived for further consideration due to lack of compliance with previous remedial directions.
Whether additional respondents are necessary for adjudicating substantial environmental questions involving mining lease reclamation and permissible depth.
Whether the case should be transferred to the Central Zone Bench at Bhopal as the cause of action lies within its jurisdiction.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Babu Lal and Ors.
- respondent
State of Rajasthan
- respondent
Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Rajasthan
- respondent
State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Rajasthan
- respondent
Director Mining and Geology, Government of Rajasthan
Case details
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